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Through a Dog’s Ear: Music to Comfort Your Elderly Canine, Vol 2

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Written by Joshua Leeds and Lisa Spector

Published: 24 November 2013

This is a CD by Leeds and Spector specifically designed to soothe elderly dogs. Comparing it to Vol 3 of “Through a Dog’s Ear: Music to Calm Your Canine Companion”, the music on this CD is even quieter and less demanding of the listener. Think “classical rest-home elevator music for anxiety-prone old dogs”! (In a good way, though).

Music therapy is a safe, gentle alternative to drugs or other methods that might have side-effects. I requested a review copy in anticipation of an elderly min-pin, Lucy, coming to live with me. It was a tough trial to pass. She was extremely distressed after a week of chaotic house packing and a long, traumatic moving day. Now my “test subject” is sitting on her doggie bed at my feet, curled up in her blanket on her cozy doggie bed, totally chillaxin’. The cats are coping pretty well, too.

This music has effectively defused a lot of trauma and introductory stress.

This CD would get Lucy’s seal of approval if she were awake to give it. I’ll be playing this over and over again for the next several days while my furry friends are getting acquainted and adapting to each other. Bravo! Send the nice piano lady a dozen roses.

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